Yesterday, clouds slowed activity on the Paradise Fire throughout the morning hours; fire activity increased when the clouds lifted in the afternoon. The fire remains north of the Queets River and the west flank is holding well. It continues to move to the east-northeast and into the high country where the terrain is exceptionally steep and inaccessible.
Helicopters used bucket drops to cool the northwest corner. A reconnaissance flight in the late afternoon allowed fire managers to get a better view of the fire’s movement. An infrared flight last night revealed the fire’s exact location, which was mapped at 798 acres. A public meeting was held at the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles; approximately 12 members of the public attended.
Today, crews will continue to monitor the fire activity and engage when it is safe to do so. The weather forecast calls for a chance of showers over the mountains tonight, and progressively warmer temperatures as we move closer to the weekend. Lightning is possible later in the week and this creates the potential for new ignitions.
A National Incident Management Organization will arrive on Wednesday. Bill Hahnenberg is the Incident Commander of this highly qualified team of seven people. They will assume responsibility for managing the Paradise Fire, which will allow local fire managers to focus on potential new starts. Additional crews/modules will be ordered as the need arises. Current resources include 2 crews, 2 helicopters, 1 water tender, and support personnel. A total of 67 people are assigned to the incident.
A public meeting will be held tonight, June 23, from 6:00-7:00 PM, at the DNR conference room, located at 411 Tillicum Lane in Forks. Fire managers will provide an overview of the fire activity; maps, photos, and videos to better illustrate what the fire area looks like.
A public meeting will be held tomorrow night, June 24, from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Ranger District office, located at 353 South Shore Road in Quinault.
Forks Meeting Time/Place Announced-Paradise Fire
Yesterday, clouds slowed activity on the Paradise Fire throughout the morning hours; fire activity increased when the clouds lifted in the afternoon. The fire remains north of the Queets River and the west flank is holding well. It continues to move to the east-northeast and into the high country where the terrain is exceptionally steep and inaccessible.
Helicopters used bucket drops to cool the northwest corner. A reconnaissance flight in the late afternoon allowed fire managers to get a better view of the fire’s movement. An infrared flight last night revealed the fire’s exact location, which was mapped at 798 acres. A public meeting was held at the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles; approximately 12 members of the public attended.
Today, crews will continue to monitor the fire activity and engage when it is safe to do so. The weather forecast calls for a chance of showers over the mountains tonight, and progressively warmer temperatures as we move closer to the weekend. Lightning is possible later in the week and this creates the potential for new ignitions.
A National Incident Management Organization will arrive on Wednesday. Bill Hahnenberg is the Incident Commander of this highly qualified team of seven people. They will assume responsibility for managing the Paradise Fire, which will allow local fire managers to focus on potential new starts. Additional crews/modules will be ordered as the need arises. Current resources include 2 crews, 2 helicopters, 1 water tender, and support personnel. A total of 67 people are assigned to the incident.
A public meeting will be held tonight, June 23, from 6:00-7:00 PM, at the DNR conference room, located at 411 Tillicum Lane in Forks. Fire managers will provide an overview of the fire activity; maps, photos, and videos to better illustrate what the fire area looks like.
A public meeting will be held tomorrow night, June 24, from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Ranger District office, located at 353 South Shore Road in Quinault.
